Better Together is a nationwide campaign which aims to build support for hundreds of charities, community groups, clubs and associations across the country by encouraging the public to support these good causes and make a difference in their communities.

The Department of Health and Children is responsible for the development of the policies that shape the way services are delivered and developed. Of particular interest to Intellectual Disability Services are:

The Department of Social Protection is a department of the Government of Ireland. The mission of the department is to promote a caring society through ensuring access to income support and other services, enabling active participation, promoting social inclusion and supporting families. It is led by the Minister for Social Protection who is assisted by one Minister of State.

Down Syndrome Ireland is a national voluntary organisation supporting people with Down syndrome and their families in twenty-five branches nationwide.
Down Syndrome Ireland represents and supports 3,500 members through a national team and twenty-five local branches nationwide.
Down Syndrome Ireland is substantially funded through donations and national fundraising events.

Website for the National Council for Special Education (NCSE). This organisation provides a service to schools in sanctioning teaching and Special Needs Assistant (SNA) resources to support children with special educational needs. The information on the website will reassure parents that children with special educational needs will be catered for.

The National Federation of Voluntary Bodies is a national umbrella organisation of 61 voluntary and non-statutory services providing services to 22,000 children and adults with Intellectual Disability.

Operating under the remit of the Teacher Education Section (TES) of the Department of Education and Skills this Service co-ordinates, develops and delivers a range of professional development initiatives and support structures for school personnel working with students with special educational needs in mainstream primary and post-primary schools, special schools and special classes.

Saint John of God Hospitaller Ministries supports up to 7,000 children and adults with a range of needs including intellectual disability, mental health difficulties and problems associated with getting older.